WK43216

New sources of crude have different chemical signatures due to extraction methods used in fracking processes Introducing P , S always present and Cl maybe part of the Crude Oil profile in the form of salts, and may also be residual from the acid washing in Crude Oil Treatment. Deleterious effects on refineries, potential to find its way into end products and ultimately effect quality and have cost implications for consumers.

Keywords

Phosphorus, Sulfur, Chlorine

The title and scope are in draft form and are under development within this ASTM Committee.